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Strategic Methods Utilized by Small Business Development Centers in the United States and Its' Territories to Deliver Educational Programs

Wholihan, Michael Robert (2008) Strategic Methods Utilized by Small Business Development Centers in the United States and Its' Territories to Deliver Educational Programs. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Strategic Methods Utilized by Small Business Development Centers in the United States and Its' Territories to Deliver Educational Programsby: Michael Robert WholihanAbstract: The intent of this surveyed research study was to analyze how Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) deliver educational programs within the United States and its' territories. The survey was sent to sixty-three SBDC State Directors, all of whom responded. The data identifies patterns and variations in educational programs that are implemented at the centers. Business educators are constantly thinking of new topics to address small business owners. An SBDC that provides educational services to small company owners must take into consideration what program topics they will offer each year. SBDCs teach an array of business related topics and complex issues for small business owners to learn through the various centers. The design of the research questions were to collect and analyze the educational program information to understand how and why SBDCs provide their services in each state. If there are several business centers offering the same educational courses there is little diversification. For business educators it is vitally important to teach new methods and resolve existing concerns which company owners' and start-up ventures address with their business decisions. The accuracy of the survey answers provided in each question led to a higher response rate. The survey questions identified key aspects and approaches State Directors utilize to effectively deliver business education programs. The 100% response rate that completed the survey reflected the importance of the developed survey topics and the results which correlated to the initial researched questions. The basis of this study began from researched literature of SBDCs that teach, develop and deliver educational programs. A review of the literature for this study suggested a need to comprehend the education of entrepreneurship, economic development, and education program management. The universities, Chambers of Commerce and community colleges that host SBDCs play significant roles as centers for economic and educational generators with the assistance of SBDC researchers and practitioners.


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Item Type: University of Pittsburgh ETD
Status: Unpublished
Creators/Authors:
CreatorsEmailPitt UsernameORCID
Wholihan, Michael Robertmrwholihan@live.com
ETD Committee:
TitleMemberEmail AddressPitt UsernameORCID
Committee ChairWeidman, John Cweidman@pitt.eduWEIDMAN
Committee MemberTananis, Cindytananis@education.pitt.eduTANANIS
Committee MemberNelson, Glenngmnelson@pitt.eduGMNELSON
Committee MemberMcKinney, Marymckinney@duq.edu
Date: 30 June 2008
Date Type: Completion
Defense Date: 29 February 2008
Approval Date: 30 June 2008
Submission Date: 25 April 2008
Access Restriction: No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately.
Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Schools and Programs: School of Education > Administrative and Policy Studies
Degree: EdD - Doctor of Education
Thesis Type: Doctoral Dissertation
Refereed: Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords: Small Business Education
Other ID: http://etd.library.pitt.edu/ETD/available/etd-04252008-153340/, etd-04252008-153340
Date Deposited: 10 Nov 2011 19:42
Last Modified: 15 Nov 2016 13:42
URI: http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/7644

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